Council approves first reading for Red Lotus Den economic agreement in downtown Westminster

Westminster City Council on Feb. 9 passed Councillor Bill 4 on first reading, authorizing the City Manager to execute an economic-development agreement with Red Lotus Den, LLC for a proposed eatery and entertainment venue at 5815 West 89th Avenue in downtown Westminster.

Councilor Adam Barajas moved the bill on the basis of staff recommendations in the agenda memo; Councilor Jack Johnson seconded. A roll-call vote recorded unanimous approval and the bill advanced on first reading. Staff described the item as a first-reading authorization that allows the City Manager to finalize the agreement consistent with the terms in the staff memorandum.

The motion did not include additional funding beyond what staff outlined in the memo; council indicated support for moving the proposal forward consistent with the staff-recommended terms.